2005 Ford Crown victoria problems
The Ford Crown Victoria ("Crown Vic") is a full-size sedan that was marketed and manufactured by Ford. The successor to the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, two generations of the model line were produced from the 1992 until the 2012 model years. The Ford counterpart of the Mercury Grand Marquis, the Crown Victoria was the largest sedan marketed by Ford in North America, slotted above the Ford Taurus. The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (1992–2011) was marketed specifically for law-enforcement use; a long-wheelbase Crown Victoria sedan (2002–2011) was marketed primarily for taxi cab fleets.
The Crown Victoria was produced on the rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame Ford Panther platform, sharing its chassis with the Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. From 1997 until their 2011 discontinuation, the three model lines were the sole four-door sedans produced in North America with a full-length frame, rear-wheel drive, and a standard V8 engine. While the front and rear crumple zones were engineered into the vehicle, it was one of Ford's products that were not of unibody construction for the entire generation. The Crown Victoria was the last car made using the Ford Panther platform.
For its entire production, the Crown Victoria was produced by Ford Canada alongside the Grand Marquis at St. Thomas Assembly in Southwold, Ontario. From 1991 until 2011, over 1.5 million cars (including Police Interceptors) were produced by St. Thomas Assembly prior to its closure. A 2012 Crown Victoria (intended for Middle East export) was the final vehicle produced by the facility. Following the discontinuation of the model line, the Crown Victoria was not directly replaced, with the full-size Ford Taurus serving as the next basis for Ford police cars.
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Common 2005 Ford Crown victoria problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Ford Crown Victoria 2005, several common problems have been identified:
- Transmission Slips:
- Average Cost to Fix: $2,700
- Average Mileage: 105,000 mi
- The transmission slipping is a prevalent issue reported by owners of the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. This problem can lead to difficulties in shifting gears smoothly, causing a lack of power and acceleration. The cost to repair this issue can be significant, impacting the overall driving experience and safety of the vehicle.
- Total Transmission Failure:
- Average Cost to Fix: $2,600
- Average Mileage: 24,000 mi
- Total transmission failure is another significant concern faced by owners of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. This issue can result in the complete breakdown of the transmission system, rendering the vehicle inoperable and requiring costly repairs to rectify the problem.
- Complete Transmission Failure:
- Average Cost to Fix: $1,600
- Average Mileage: 104,000 mi
- Owners of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have reported complete transmission failure as a common issue. This problem can lead to a sudden loss of power and control over the vehicle, posing safety risks and necessitating immediate attention and repair to restore the car's functionality.
These problems with the Ford Crown Victoria 2005 highlight significant transmission-related issues that owners have faced, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and prompt action to address any emerging concerns to ensure the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.
What was the worst year for the Crown Victoria?
Reliability has been a staple in the Ford Crown Victoria's reputation over the years. This comes from Ford's sturdy design, emphasizing durability and easy maintenance. However, reliability wasn't always consistent for the car. The worst year for Crown Victoria in terms of reliability was arguably 2008.
Is 2005 Crown Victoria reliable?
The conclusion of this Crown Vics are an all around car, its not amazing for todays standards, but for the price it will give you more than you expect. They're very reliable cars if you find the right one.
How long do Crown Vic engines last?
Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.
Are Crown Vics cheap to fix?
Ford Crown Victoria
For one, it is one of the least expensive cars to maintain due to how easy they are to repair. Not only that, finding parts for a Crown Vic is like shooting fish in a barrel.
Is 2005 Crown Victoria reliable?
The conclusion of this Crown Vics are an all around car, its not amazing for todays standards, but for the price it will give you more than you expect. They're very reliable cars if you find the right one.
What was the worst year for the Crown Victoria?
Reliability has been a staple in the Ford Crown Victoria's reputation over the years. This comes from Ford's sturdy design, emphasizing durability and easy maintenance. However, reliability wasn't always consistent for the car. The worst year for Crown Victoria in terms of reliability was arguably 2008.
How long do Crown Vic engines last?
Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.
Are Crown Vics cheap to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ford Crown Victoria is $1,081, compared to an average of $590 for fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models.
2005 Ford Crown victoria car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Crown victoria problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Exterior lighting problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Ford Crown victoria vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Ford Crown victoria
The NHTSA has received 192 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Ford Crown victoria. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Ford Crown victoria vehicles.
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-21
- VIN: 2FDHP74WX5X
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: In October 2022 a mechanic successfully replaced a dark gray-colored "seat belt retractor assembly and buckle" on the passenger side of my Ford Crown Victoria in response to an Air Bag dashboard light Lamp Fault Code of "3-4" and a Diagnostic Trouble Code of "B2292" ("Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error"). Such an error renders the entire supplemental restraint system inoperative and necessitates immediate repair service for safe vehicle operation. In September 2023 the Air Bag light displayed a "3-3" LFC with the "B2292" DTC indicating Restraint System Seatbelt Pretensioner Error on the driver's side. The mechanic and I contacted a Ford dealership for a replacement dark gray-colored seat belt retractor assembly and buckle and were advised that Ford had discontinued manufacture of the part in dark gray and other colors! Ford only offered a tan seat belt assembly. It seemed irresponsible that Ford would discontinue production of such a vital safety part for a vehicle that is used as a personal vehicle, as well as a fleet vehicle for law enforcement organizations, and for state and municipal governments. Without a replacement I could not even pass the state safety inspection to sell the vehicle. To continue to operate the vehicle safely I have no choice but to have a tan seat belt and its accompanying tan interior components installed in a vehicle with a dark gray interior. Please exert whatever influence you have to compel the Ford Motor Company to resume production of the dark gray and other colors of the seat belt retractor assembly and buckle. Thanks.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-15
- VIN: 2FAFP71WX5X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: Safety recall for the LCM was repaired by lameroux Ford in Brookfield but the bypass was not preformed and the lcm is still acting up. Called and they want to charge me to look at the work they failed to do properly. Brought it to another mechanic who verified the LCM was not bypassed.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-07
- VIN: 2FAFP74W35X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering wheel hard to turn
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-14
- VIN: 2FAFP74W55X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Power steering went out when I was driving and barely avoided a collision. Light went out another time when I was driving.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-29
- VIN: 2FAFP74W15X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Safety Recall 19S35b Processor Lighting cont was done on 3/22/2021on my working part. The original module was working fine. Now the new light module is faulty. Dealership took out part and tested it. Determined that is was faulty causing my lights to fail. Dealership and Ford has denied covering a replacement of the failed part. It would seem that the part should be still covered since it is a part that was part of a recall.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-19
- VIN: 2FAHP71W55X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front headlights became inoperable creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure might not be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-01
- VIN: 2FAFP74WX5X
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINE
- Summary: Unknown the ride feels unsafe to travel around inn
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-24
- VIN: 2FAHP71WX5X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior lights became inoperable. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the Lighting Control Module (LCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign number 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-26
- VIN: 2FAHP71W85X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DESPITE HAVING SUBJECT VEHICLE SERVICED BY A DEALERSHIP UNDER RECALL 13V385, THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DEVELOPED A CORROSION DEFECT AFTER FOUR YEARS WHEREIN IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE AT LOWER SPEEDS AND A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WAS AUDIBLE FROM WITHIN THE CABIN EVERY TIME THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL PASSED THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. OWNER INVESTIGATED: UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS BEGINNING TO SEPARATE, SHIFTING OUT OF PLACE APPROXIMATELY 3/16THS OF AN INCH WHEN STEERING WHEEL WAS IN THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION BEFORE SLAMMING BACK INTO PLACE CAUSING A LOUD 'CLICK' WHICH REVERBERATED INTO THE CABIN THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN AND SOUNDING MUCH WORSE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RECALL SERVICING DEALERSHIP; RECALL 13V385 WAS ONLY WARRANTIED FOR 3 MONTHS OR 5000 KILOMETRES (3125 MILES). OWNER WAS CHARGED $888.31 CAD ($675.95 USD) FOR REPAIRS ON A RECALL PART EXPERIENCING THE SAME CONDITIONS FOR WHICH THE RECALL WAS ISSUED. OWNER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECALLED PARTS EXPERIENCING RECALL CONDITIONS, WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL WARRANTY AND THAT PAID SERVICE RESULTS IN 2-YEAR, UNLIMITED MILEAGE WARRANTY.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-19
- VIN: 2FDFP74W15X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHEN YOUR ON THE HIGHWAY SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL FLOATS AWAY AND LIKE YOU ALREADY HAVE LOST STEERING CONTROLS BUT THEY COME BACK. I HAVE A SHEET FROM WHEN I GOT THE RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, THAT SAID 13R01 FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN THAT FIXED OR REMEDIED SO I'M CONFUSED AS TO WHY IT SAYS THE WORK ORDER ISN'T OUTSTANDING. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- VIN: 2FAFP74W15X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHILE DRIVING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-10-11
- VIN: 2FAFP73W05X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: OUR VEHICLE, A 2005 CROWN VICTORIA USED TO TRANSPORT BLIND AND ELDERLY. VEHICLE WAS RECALLED UNDER CAMPAIGN #15S39 TO REPAIR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. LIGHTS WERE WORKING PERFECTLY AT TIME OF RECALL. FORD DID NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE MODULE, BUT THEY INSTEAD BYPASSED A FUNCTION OF THE MODULE BY HACKING/SPLICING INTO THE ORIGINAL WIRING HARNESS AND ADDING AN EXTERNAL RELAY. TRULY A BAND-AID. NOW, LESS THEN A YEAR LATER. LIGHTS HAVE FAILED COMPLETELY. FORD TECHNICIANS BLAME FAULTY LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE MODULE, STATING THAT THE WARRANTY PART IS WORKING CORRECTLY, ONLY THE ORIGINAL (SUBJECT OF THE RECALL) PART HAS FAILED. AGAIN, FORD DID NOT ACTUALLY REPAIR THE CAR THE FIRST TIME, THEY ONLY BYPASSED THE LIGHTING MODULE. THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE INVOLVING THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR THE STEERING COLUMN. I ASKED IF THEY PLAN TO 'FIX' IT BY SPLINTING WITH TWO POPSICLE STICKS AND RUBBER BANDS, THEN REFUSE TO HONOR THE REPAIR WHEN THE ORIGINAL SHAFT FAILS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FAILED TO RESPOND.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-10
- VIN: 2FAFP73W05X
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEATBELT LATCH WILL NOT CONNECT AND THE GONG THAT REMINDS ME TO FASTEN IT KEEPS GOING OFF AS I DRIVE VERY DISTRACTING AND UNSAFE! FIRST NOTICED IT IN THE MORNING WHILE STARTING IT TO DRIVE IT TO WORK.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-30
- VIN: 2FAFP73WX5X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RAMEY FORD PRINCETON (304-425-2128, LOCATED AT 498 COURTHOUSE RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 164,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: 2FAFP73WX5X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING MY HEADLIGHTS GO COMPLETELY OFF. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS ARE THE PARK LIGHTS. I PULL BACK ON TURN SIGNAL TO ENGAGE THE HIGH BEAMS. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN SEE. WHEN USING HIGH BEAMS OTHER DRIVERS ARE FLICKING THEIR LIGHTS AT ME BUT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. I'M SCARED I'M GOING TO WRECK. I DON'T GET OFF WORK UNTIL IT'S DARK & I'M AFRAID I'M GOING TO WRECK. IT HAPPENS WITH THE LIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC OR REGULAR. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE AT NIGHT. IT'S GETTING WORSE EVERY NIGHT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-21
- VIN: 2FAFP74W95X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: I HAD MY LCM RECALL FIXED ON MY FORD CROWN VICTORIA AT 98,000 MILES, THE DAY I PICKED IT UP EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE, AND THEN I WENT TO USE MY AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT AND THEY WERE STILL UN-OPERABLE. MY TAIL LIGHTS AND MY PARKING LAMPS ALSO DO NOT WORK AFTER THIS RECALL WORK ALSO. I HAVE TRIED GETTING THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO CALL ME BACK, AND I CAL EVERYDAY AND THEY TELL ME THEY WILL CALL ME THE NEXT DAY, AND STILL NOTHING. NOW MY CAR HAS 127,000 MILES ON IT AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, AND FORD SAYS THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. HOW IS A 3,000 MILE RECALL WARRANTY EVEN REMOTELY A GOOD IDEA? I WORK 7 DAYS OF THE WEEK AND I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER GRAND MARQUIS TO DRIVE WHILE I WAIT FOR THESE SOB'S TO CALL ME AFTER ALL THIS TIME, I VERY RARELY DRIVE AT NIGHT AND WOULD HAVE NEVER NOTICED THIS IF I HAD NOT WENT OUT TO PICKUP MY FAMILY MEMBER AFTER 8PM.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-28
- VIN: 2FAFP74W35X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT CAIN FORD LINCOLN (1039 N MAIN ST, CORNELIA, GA 30531, (706) 778-2121) PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHT WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-14
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FAHP71W55X
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT.WE HAVE PIC. AND ETC.BAD INJURYS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-30
- VIN: 2FAFP73WX5X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: MY HEADLIGHTS GOES OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING AND CLICKS OFF AND CLICKS BACK ON AND SOMETIMES WHEN I TURNED ON MY SIGNAL SWITCH ON THEY WILL CLICK BACK ON OR CLICK OFF OR I JUST HAVE TO WAIT FOR THEM TO COME BACK ON BUT I CAN HEAR WHEN IT CLICKS AND MY HEADLIGHTS COMES BACK ON
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-20
- VIN: 2FAFP74W15X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS ATTRIBUTED TO THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-28
- VIN: 2FAHP74W15X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING HOME TODAY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER CAR WHEN I STOPPED THERE APPEARED TO BE SMOKE COMING FROM VEHICLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-02
- VIN: 2FAHP71W95X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO FIND PARTS INDEPENDENTLY, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING), WHICH WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-12-01
- VIN: 2FAFP74W55X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V861000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER UPPER MARLBORO FORD IN UPPER MARLBORO, MD, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-24
- VIN: 2FAHP71W85X
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: LOSS OF ACCELERATION AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE, TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO "SLIP" WHEN TRYING TO PASS OR ACCELERATE HARD AT HIGHWAY SPEED HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-16
- VIN: 2FAHP71W85X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR MY 05 FORD CROWN VIC. THE DEALER THAT HAS MY CAR FOR THE RECALL IS UNABLE TO FIX THE SITUATION. THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE THEY WERE TRYING TO PUT IN MY CAR IS FOR A CAR THAT HAS AUTO LAMPS. MY VEHICLE BY VIN IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AUTO LAMPS, THEREFORE THE RECALL PART THEY HAVE WILL NOT WORK ON THE CARS WITHOUT AUTOLAMP OPTION. TO OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE CALL A DEALERSHIP HAVE THEM CHECK BY VIN IF YOUR CAR HAS AUTO LAMP OPTION IF NOT, DO NOT TAKE IT FOR RECALL. THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR A WEEK WITHOUT THE PROBLEM BEING FIXED. THEY ARE GOING TO PUT MY OLD LCM BACK IN MY CAR TOMORROW SO I CAN HAVE MY VEHICLE. IN THE END MY PROBLEM WITH LCM STILL WILL NOT BE FIXED, SO MY TAIL LIGHTS WILL STILL NOT BE WORKING. THANK YOU FORD FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT IS YOUR FAULT. THE DEALERS DID NOT EVEN OFFER A LOANER VEHICLE FOR MY TIME.
2005 Ford Crown victoria recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2005 Ford Crown victoria.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. The affected vehicles have a lighting control module (LCM) that may fail, resulting in a loss of headlights.
- Consequence: A loss of headlights can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LCM, free of charge. The recall began April 14, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S39.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
- Consequence: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
- Consequence: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
- Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
- Consequence: FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN POLICE INTERCEPTORS (CVPI) AND COMMERCIAL HEAVY DUTY (TAXI) VEHICLES, AT EXTREMELY HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THE SOUND INSULATING PANEL, LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE UNDERBODY, COULD SAG AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSULATOR MIGHT EXPERIENCE CHARRING OF THE OUTER LAYER, BURNING ODOR, OR SMOKE WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING DASH INSULATOR AND INSTALL A REVISED DESIGN INSULATOR PAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2005 Ford Crown victoria car reviews
Positive 2005 Ford Crown victoria car reviews
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Hi there! I've been on the lookout for a great rear wheel drive vehicle to buy for a couple of years now. Finally, in 2005, I stumbled upon the CV LX Sport and it seems like the perfect option for my growing family, with plenty of trunk space. After doing some research, I found that many CV/GM owners have driven their cars for over ten years and have put over 100,000 miles on them. I'm just looking for a reliable and comfortable ride, and I think I've found it with this vehicle. I'm confident that it will last me at least 15 years or more. What's more, the car boasts a 240 horsepower engine, which is a great bonus!
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This automobile is definitely the best overall vehicle I have ever owned within this class. It has looks, performance, and serviceability like no other on the market. It is also great in the economy category. I just came off of a trip where I exceeded 26.5 miles per gallon for the second or third time in two months. This is with a V-8 that runs like nothing I have ever owned before or since the Sixties anyway. It has been a long time coming, but I don't see how anyone can buy a smaller car in this price range with a V-6. You get less space, less performance, and less economy. The comfort is beyond belief, and this vehicle is absolutely fun to drive.
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This is definitely one of the most comfortable vehicles I have ever owned. It has a great ride and handles wonderfully. Although it may consume a little extra gas, the ride is definitely worth it.
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After feeling disappointed with my 02 Chevy Impala LS sedan, I decided to explore some import options. However, I was recommended to check out a Crown and I am so glad I did! I chose the sport model and it was definitely worth the investment. This car is truly amazing and has impressed even my peers in their thirties. Despite their initial assumptions that only the older generation would buy this car, I can easily outperform their Grand Prix GT's, Camry's and Jetta's. Thank you Ford, you have earned a customer for life. Apologies to General Motors for my previous comment.
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This car is fantastic! It accelerates smoothly, cruises without any issues, and handles tight situations with ease. It's no surprise that law enforcement trusts this car as its 'police interceptor.' I absolutely adore this car!
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I am disappointed by the recent changes made to this vehicle. As an owner of the previous model seven years ago, I can confidently say that the previous version was superior in quality.